Bill Catania

Great insights from our recent panel on how AI is transforming grocers' #supplychain alongside Alonso from Radius Networks | Flybuy, Tim from Grocery Doppio, and Matt from SpartanNash Check out the full panel (link in comments below) Incisiv

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🔹 Linehaul rates up week-over-week GA dry van and NC flatbed rates show a significant spike. 🔹 ISM PMI steady in September New orders increased by 1.5 points, indicating potential growth. 🔹 LMI at its highest levels in two years A sign of increased demand in logistics. 🔹 Imports leveled off in September Despite flattening, they set a new record at 2.622 million TEU. 🔹 Class 8 truck orders surged in August As order books open, orders are on the rise. #DATIQ #Logistics #Transportation

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DOT Blitz is in full swing. For smart freight carriers, every week is DOT Blitz week. Smart carriers can choose to keep operating during the DOT Blitz week, sit out of the market, or choose to reduce operations and time their much-needed vacations while avoiding the inspection hassle. What they don't (and can't afford to) do is ignore their safety & compliance. Safety and inspection violations can be discovered at weigh stations, during minor/major accidents, traffic stops and at random roadside inspections. DOT violations can lead to serious penalties, including hefty fines and even the revocation of operating authority. Low safety ratings can also lead to loss of business. After all, what broker and shipper would think their freight is "safer" with a carrier who could not make their own fleet and drivers "safer" for and in the road? If you are a motor carrier looking for a comprehensive safety & compliance software, check out Miler at https://miler.com. Ask us about how Miler Software promotes a company-wide visibility and engagement for a better safety & compliance KPI, not just for safety managers but also for drivers.

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🚛 Unlock Big Savings: Master Load Distribution with AutoO2! Are truck fines, delays, or reduced payloads eating into your profits? California’s strict axle placement laws make it even tougher to stay compliant—but there’s a smarter way to load. Discover the Game-Changer: AutoO2 revolutionizes how loads are distributed. It simplifies complex calculations, ensures legal compliance, and maximizes payloads—all while cutting costs and avoiding disruptions. Why Read This? Learn how a Fortune 100 company saved big with smarter loading. See how technology transforms supply chain efficiency. Find out why optimizing load placement is the key to boosting profits. 💡 Don’t miss out—read how AutoO2 can turn loading challenges into opportunities! https://hubs.li/Q030ZKq60

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Excited to talk about how AI is transforming grocery #supplychain at Grocery Doppio’s upcoming virtual event joining a panel alongside Alonso Vargas from Radius Networks | Flybuy, Tim Denman from Grocery Doppio, and Matt Van Gilder from SpartanNash to share insights on how grocers are leveraging #automation and AI to fulfill shopper demands more efficiently and outpace the competition Register using the link in the comments below Incisiv

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🗣️ Important Update for the Trucking Industry: NMFTA Listening Sessions! The National Motor Freight Traffic Association (NMFTA) is gearing up for significant changes to the National Motor Freight Classification (NMFC) code set to take effect in 2025. To ensure these updates meet industry needs, NMFTA is holding listening sessions to gather feedback from professionals across the field. Don’t miss this opportunity to make your voice heard in shaping the future of freight! Learn more about the upcoming changes and how you can participate! #TruckingIndustry #NMFTA #FreightNews #LogisticsUpdate #IndustryFeedback #ProfessionalInsights

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🚛 Introducing FreightMath 2.0: A New Era of Network Profitability 🚛 After two years of planning and deliberate execution, KSM Transport Advisors is thrilled to unveil FreightMath 2.0! 🎉 This updated platform marks a significant leap forward, providing our truckload clients with a transparent path to maximizing network profitability (not a black box). Using the TIME + REVENUE + COST + GEOGRAPHY associated with every segment/dispatch, FreightMath uncovers insights/actions for every truckload profit lever (Ops, Pricing, Bus Dev, Costing - even Recruiting!). None of this would have happened without the insights and feedback from our valued clients and the hard work of our 'Katahdin' team: Jordan Nelson, David Dunst, Adam Smith, David Roush, Kirby McLinn, Anne Reynolds, and Tiffany Vanarsdel. A special shout-out to the KSM Executive Team for their unwavering support on this project. Special thanks to Jason Miller, Kerry Dunn, Rob Backus, Alix Zervas Michael North Ryan Elpers, MBA Trisha Slosman for their instrumental role in helping to bring our vision to life. DENSITY ➡️ EFFICIENCY ➡️ VELOCITY ➡️ PROFITABILITY 🚀 Ready to see what FreightMath 2.0 can do for your business? Learn more: https://bit.ly/3NM41Gz #FreightMath2 #KSMTransportAdvisors #Trucking#NetworkProfitability #DataAnalytics #TruckingTransformation #Benchmarking

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The big & bulky final mile delivery market is growing fast — but it’s also one of the toughest to crack. Retailers and logistics providers are navigating rising customer expectations, operational complexities, and the need for seamless orchestration. Great to see Bringg and our partner SEKO Logistics featured prominently in this article by DC Velocity, highlighting how technology-driven solutions are paving the way for more efficient and customer-centric big & bulky deliveries. 👉 Check out the article below and think 2025. It’s time to rethink final mile to deliver not just products, but exceptional customer experiences. It’s time to drive innovation.

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Autonomous Trucking's Impact on the Drayage Market Trucking expert Lee White joined us to share an insider's perspective on how the drayage market dynamics could shift as autonomous trucking is commercialized. In this insightful conversation Lee discusses the current challenges in the drayage market due to rising fuel costs and the freight recession. He goes onto explain how autonomous trucking could eventually disrupt the drayage sector by enabling more efficient terminal-to-terminal transportation for major shippers such as Amazon and Walmart. Lee envisions a future where railroads partner with or acquire autonomous trucking companies to create "digital railroads" — utilizing autonomous trucks to essentially extend their rail networks without heavy infrastructure investments. Adding autonomous trucking capabilities to large companies operations will help to optimize their supply chains while unlocking efficiencies. This discussion with The Road to Autonomy Founder Grayson Brulte covers key topics such as the economic pressures on drayage operators from fuel surcharges and debt servicing costs, the opportunities for autonomous trucks to reduce drayage needs through direct terminal transfers, and the potential synergies between autonomous trucking and existing freight rail networks. Episode Chapters 0:00 Current State of the Drayage Market 4:03 Autonomous Trucks Impact on the Drayage Market 8:35 Will a Class I Railroad Buy an Autonomous Trucking Company? #RoadToAutonomy #AutonomyEconomy #AutonomousTrucking #SelfDrivingTrucks

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#AI offers safety & productivity returns on investment, executives say - Nearly all leaders of physical operations believe they need to invest in AI to stay competitive, according to a Samsara report. #AutoScheduler #truckingoptimization #trucking https://hubs.li/Q02J8XRk0

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I had the pleasure last Friday of sitting down with Joe Lynch ★ The Logistics of Logistics to talk about the current state of the market, what we are working on at DAT Freight & Analytics, and our new Benchmarking solutions. Take a listen below -

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My latest article on Fast Company is live! This article, “8 important tips for evaluating your next technology investment”, is a great resource for drayage companies, and really companies in all industries, looking to implement a new technology. Check it out :) https://lnkd.in/eeTiJcC4

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In a competitive market, the right rates and services can make all the difference. Here’s how to stay competitive: 💵 Market Research: Stay updated on current market rates to ensure your pricing is both competitive and fair. Ask me about how Trucker Tools integrates with FreightWaves SONAR rates. 👀 Full Visibility: Use your technology platforms to provide carriers with complete load details and real-time updates. 💬 Problem Solving: Maintain excellent communication and swiftly address any issues that arise, proving your value as a problem solver. 🤝 Service Quality: Offer exceptional service by ensuring that all aspects of the PU and DO process are smooth and efficient. Competitive rates and exceptional service not only attract customers - they also retain them. 👇 Interested in how data can guide your decisions? Comment "Carrier Sourcing" for more information.

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Mass retail compliance rules are ever changing and can be tough to manage. It's all about strategy and the right 3PL to assist in managing this. If you haven't explored a consolidation program, now may be the time. #retailconsolidation #fines #3PL

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10x ROI achieved by Cofactr on a single electronics bill of materials for a customer. In a recent call with a potential client, we dove into the practical impact of Cofactr for managing the electronics supply chain. By leveraging our platform, we identified a $124 savings per unit vs. their previous procurement strategy, resulting in a remarkable $60K annual savings when applied across their yearly demand. 💰 That isn't just procurement strategy. That includes all the materials purchased, received in our facility, x-ray counted, re-packaged for manufacturing, re-labeled, and shipped to the manufacturing partner ready for the line. That is ONE BILL OF MATERIALS. That is the start of the savings... just. the. start. Improved financial outcomes, time efficiency, reduced supply chain risk, and enhanced manufacturing outcomes. If this resonates, DM me! #SupplyChainManagement #ROI #ElectronicsIndustry

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The grace period for PSLW is coming up quickly and shippers should be ready for the sneaky little nuanced differences that are Parcel Select. This will have a big impact subscription and prescription fulfillment since forwarding will not be included with PS. IF you ship these types of products you NEED or Verify and Confirm solution which will reduce costs while increasing you user experience. See link below in commnets for detailed information on the deprecation of PSLW. DM me for more info. #USPS #PSLW #subscription

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